We all agree that the High Performance Center (HPC) will do a great deal to help UND’s football program along with T&F and other sports. With the construction being completed in two phases, I am proposing that Siouxsports.com members collectively make a contribution to the HPC. Details:
I have asked the HPC folks and will ask Bubba what is not being included in Phase I that would really assist the FB program to have when the building opens.
I have asked the UND Foundation to accept these donations so they will be tax deductible.
The item or area would have a plaque reflecting it was funded by a contribution from ss.com.
Due to some very outspoken fans (including me at times), ss.com is not necessarily looked at with respect by some in the athletic department. This could assist with our efforts to confirm we are true UND fans rather than a bunch of whiners and fair-weather fans.
I would hope that we could raise $10-12,000 but have no idea if that amount is feasible.
If we can’t raise a reasonable amount, it doesn’t make sense to go through the effort. Those of us who want to donate can do so directly.
It is inevitable that an SU fan or two will say they will kick in $5,000 or so. I will try to determine whether a response is legitimate before adding it to the potential total.
The big question:
Your thoughts on this? The effort to raise funds for new uniforms did not turn out like many of us would have wanted but this would allow fans to donate whatever amount they could afford.
I would start the fund with a $1,000 contribution. In an effort to determine the feasibility of raising a decent amount, I ask that you respond with an amount you are willing to donate. You certainly don’t need to be specific if you prefer. Simply stating “high or low 2 digits; high, mid or low 3 digits; etc. would be fine. If you prefer to PM me, that is fine. Obviously, we won’t “hold you” to any contribution amount.
Any contribution amount would help – please let me know your thoughts in the next few days. Of course, if you have any buddies who might be willing to contribute even if they aren’t active on ss.com, we wouldn’t turn down their $.
I will provide a periodic update of the responses and potential $ that could be contributed.
*** If this is successful, it would be cool to make a yearly contribution for something Bubba and the program could use.
